Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Fresno?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Fresno real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.

Question 2

Does Fresno allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Fresno supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Fresno?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($14.00 base (plus $75 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt) — confirm exact current amount on Fee Schedule page first / $3.00 per additional page (confirm on current fee schedule) add'l (+Fee schedule notes office does not accept copy requests by phone/fax/email; must be mailed or submitted online)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in California yet